2001 MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 User Comment / Complaint

I was informed by a repair shop after several attempts to correct a brake light issue on 2001 mercedes benz slk230 that a recall had been issued campaign id 05v505000 on my make/model for this problem. i scheduled a appointment with local dealer to get the socket replaced. i was told by the mercedes dealer that my car was not part of the recall. my make/model is a part of the recall based upon information viewed on your website. why would the dealer not replace it? are they not required by law to perform the recalled work.

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I was informed by a repair shop after several attempts to correct a brake light issue on 2001 mercedes benz slk230 that a recall had been issued campaign id 05v505000 on my make/model for this problem. i scheduled a appointment with local dealer to get the socket replaced. i was told by the mercedes dealer that my car was not part of the recall. my make/model is a part of the recall based upon information viewed on your website. why would the dealer not replace it? are they not required by law to perform the recalled work.
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2018-10-12Sacramento, CA

I have the same issue. I am the 2nd owner of my car. Apparently the issue was fixed once but it has been a reoccurring problem with the car. Plus is a safety issue. I've paid for it to be fixed already and now it is in the shop for same repair again. Was told they replaced thermal housing last time and now the housing and circuit board. The service dept said they only were responsible for first repair on recall. I do not think that is correct especially for a safety problem. I am contacting NHTSA. But if anyone has any more info please reply.
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2018-10-12Sacramento, CA

I have the same issue. I am the 2nd owner of my car. Apparently the issue was fixed once but it has been a reoccurring problem with the car. Plus is a safety issue. I've paid for it to be fixed already and now it is in the shop for same repair again. Was told they replaced thermal housing last time and now the housing and circuit board. The service dept said they only were responsible for first repair on recall. I do not think that is correct especially for a safety problem. I am contacting NHTSA. But if anyone has any more info please reply.
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2018-10-12Sacramento, CA

I have the same issue. I am the 2nd owner of my car. Apparently the issue was fixed once but it has been a reoccurring problem with the car. Plus is a safety issue. I've paid for it to be fixed already and now it is in the shop for same repair again. Was told they replaced thermal housing last time and now the housing and circuit board. The service dept said they only were responsible for first repair on recall. I do not think that is correct especially for a safety problem. I am contacting NHTSA. But if anyone has any more info please reply.
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2018-10-12Sacramento, CA

I have the same issue. I am the 2nd owner of my car. Apparently the issue was fixed once but it has been a reoccurring problem with the car. Plus is a safety issue. I've paid for it to be fixed already and now it is in the shop for same repair again. Was told they replaced thermal housing last time and now the housing and circuit board. The service dept said they only were responsible for first repair on recall. I do not think that is correct especially for a safety problem. I am contacting NHTSA. But if anyone has any more info please reply.
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